JERUSALEM Keanu Neal Hat , Dec. 29 (Xinhua) -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the Lebanese government was responsible for the rocket attack targeting the northern Israeli border town of Kiryat Shmona on Sunday morning.


"They are not lifting a finger to prevent the armament of terrorist organizations," Netanyahu said at the weekly cabinet meeting on Sunday, accusing Beirut of providing a cover for Shiite militia Hezbollah's "double war crimes."


He said Hezbollah was committing two war crimes -- threaten Israeli civilians with thousands of rockets and missiles and seek shelter among Lebanon's civilians.


"This is a double war crime carried out under the cover of the Lebanese government," the Ha'aretz daily quoted Netanyahu as saying.


The remarks came shortly after four Katyusha rockets were fired from southern Lebanon, two of which exploded on a hill overlooking the city Takkarist McKinley Hat , while another two projectiles reportedly missed targets and exploded in Lebanese territory.


There were no injuries or damage caused by the attack, and the Israeli military's Home Front Command did not issue any special instructions to residents.


Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon responded to the attack by saying that Israel holds the Lebanese government accountable.


"We will not tolerate fire from Lebanese territory and will not allow anyone to harm the lives of Israelis. We see the Lebanese government and the Lebanese military as responsible for the shooting this morning, and we will not allow further incidents of this kind," Ya'alon said in a statement


The Israel Defense Forces responded with "massive artillery fire" toward the site from which the rockets were launched , the defense chief said Alex Mack Hat , warning that Israel will employ "much more force" if necessary.


"I do not recommend anyone test our tolerance and our determination to safeguard the security of Israel's citizens," he said.


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CAPE TOWN, March 15 (Xinhua) -- The fifth annual Cape Town Carnival kicked off in the legislative capital of South Africa on Saturday with much fanfare.


Gallivanting all way down the Fan Walk in the city, from the start of Somerset Road to Main Road, Green Point Vic Beasley Jr Hat , the vibrant street party and parade celebrates diversity, creativity and cultural understanding with a vivid procession of magnificent floats, vibrant choreographed dance routines and impressive costumes.


Under the theme of "imagine", the Carnival was selected as an official project of the World Design Capital 2014. Cape Town was named in 2011 as World Design Capital for 2014. The World Design Capital 2014 title will result in a year-long program of design- focused events that will see design used for social, economic and cultural transformation.


"Imagination is the magic ingredient that makes new things possible and transforms old and outdated ideas. If you can't imagine it Matt Ryan Hat , it's hard to believe you can do it. We want to tickle people's imagination with a sense of possibility," said Cape Town Carnival's Creative Director Brad Baard.


The Cape Town Carnival projects an African identity and celebrates the transformative power of creativity. This year's event focuses on projecting cultural diversity and the creativity that brings all the people of South Africa together.


The Cape Town Carnival projects an African identity and celebrates the transformative power of creativity, the Department of Arts and Culture (DAC) said.


This year's event focuses on projecting cultural diversity and the creativity that brings all the people of South Africa together, according to the department. The DAC said the carnival is par of nation building and nurturing a culture of inclusivity. The Carnival was selected as an official project of the World Design Capital 2014.


The DAC has supported the event since its inception in 2009.


"The creative city is one in which communities work together in peace and harmony and new forms of creativity emerge. In this way, new works of art come to life Devonta Freeman Hat , as people together celebrate their unity in diversity," said DAC Deputy Minister Joe Phaahla.


The Carnival came a month before South Africa celebrates it 20 years of Freedom and Democracy.


It strengthens the spirit of unity and Ubuntu, as communities and individuals work together to advance the economies and societies, nurture African culture and build a better life for all, said Phaahla.


The Cape Town Carnival is a national flagship event. It is part of the DAC's Mzansi Golden Economy (MGE) strategy which seeks to increase and enhance the economic contribution of the arts.